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Sheri D’Amato- Interim Principal Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
April 26, 2022
Principal's Message
This week we have been celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you to our amazing PTA and families for making the Fairview staff feel so valued! If you would like to share with the FCPS community ways a staff member has gone above and beyond for your child or the school community, please consider taking a few moments to submit an FCPS Cares form. As teacher shortages increase across the US, retaining and attracting the best teachers at Fairview is critical for providing the best learning environment for our FVES children. Thank you for helping to make Fairview a great school where teachers want to call home.
On the heels of our Staff Appreciation Week, 3-6 grade classrooms are preparing for our state Standards of Learning tests in the coming weeks in math and reading, as well as science for our 5th grade students. Some strategies we always suggest to influence performance include getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and wearing comfortable clothing. All tests will begin promptly at 9:30 in the morning on assigned testing days and students will not be able to enter the classroom once testing begins. Please inform your child’s teacher if they will be absent on a test day so we can ensure they are on the makeup list.
Lastly, over the past few weeks there has been a significant increase in the amount of inappropriate and offensive language being used in school in what they believe is in jest and in anger particularly in the fifth and sixth grades toward one another. We greatly need your support and ask that parents have a conversation about your expectations for appropriate language here at school, at home, and when using electronic devices. Thank you for partnering with us to provide a comfortable, safe, and welcoming atmosphere at Fairview.
Upcoming Fairview Events
May
9- PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
20- Grade 1-2 iReady (reading/math) window closes
20- Grade 1-2 DRA2/DRA-2-PM window closes
June
June 1- Field Day
June 9- Grades 3-6 iReady window closes
June 9- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 10- Progress Reports go home / Last Day of School / Early Release
SOL Testing Schedule
May
4- Sixth Grade Reading
5- Fifth Grade Reading
6- Fourth Grade Reading
10- Third Grade Reading
11- Third Grade Reading
12- Fifth Grade Science
17- Fourth Grade Math
18- Fifth and Third Grade Math
19- Sixth and Third Grade Math
23-27 Retakes
Fairview Announcements
Trashion Show April 29
Back by popular demand, students and staff will again have a chance to strut their upcycled stuff on a real runway on Friday, April 29th.
Start saving those old newspapers, don’t throw away those water bottles! Your used chip bags and cereal boxes could be transformed into the next big thing on the Fairview runway! Take anything you would normally throw away or put in the recycle bin and make an outfit or an accessory. You can model it yourself, or make something for a friend or a Fairview STAFF MEMBER to wear!
Students will attend a Trashion Fashion assembly during the day, and families are invited to the evening Trashion Show at 7pm in the Fairview Gym. Please use this google form to sign up to participate. Students will need to bring their items to school on Friday! Questions? Please reach out to Ms. Wotowiec, plwotowiec@fcpse.edu.
See you on the runway!
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School Transitions for the Military Child
On Tuesday April 19th Stacy Huismann spoke at our Virtual Parent Night. Our speaker is an Air Force Spouse, published book author/journalist, and advocate within the military spouse community. She also works as a Family Liaison for FCPS. She specializes in military connected students in public education. She spoke about school transitions for the military child. The content being covered is applicable for the civilian student as well. Check out the recording here. Use the following Passcode: 4!2@DdSG6F
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April is Autism Acceptance Month
One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our wonderful staff work hard every day to play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
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Farewell, Falcons!
We would like to say goodbye to members of our falcon family who will be leaving at the end of this school year. While we will miss each of them, we truly wish them the best in their future endeavors.
Justin Nielsen (Counselor): Mr. Nielsen will continue his position as an elementary counselor at Franklin Sherman ES which is closer to his home.
Laura Fulbright (Kindergarten Teacher): Ms. Fulbright is excited to be on maternity leave and enjoying being a mom following the birth of her child this summer.
Eunice Lim (Special Ed Instructional Assistant): Ms. Lim will be joining the Glasgow Middle School Staff where she will be teaching math.
Kristen Schuler (3rd Grade Teacher): Ms. Schuler is starting a new adventure and moving to Charlotte, NC where she will continue her teaching career.
Sasha Feldman (1st Grade Teacher): Ms. Feldman will be joining the Colin Powell ES Staff working with pre-school students.
Kristine Choi (Advanced Academics Resource Teacher): Ms. Choi will be going full time at Mosaic ES where she is currently a part-time AART.
Lynn Chiapponi (Instructional Assistant): Ms. Chiapponi will be transitioning to Virginia Run ES so she can be closer to home.
Due to the decrease in student enrollment at Fairview ES, several staff members have been reassigned to other schools in like positions:
Cara McCafferty (Instructional Assistant): Ms. McCafferty will be at Centre Ridge ES as a library IA and utilizing her skills she is attaining as a library science major.
Abby Demers (Instructional Coach): Ms. Demers will continue as a full-time instructional coach at Bucknell ES.
Special congratulations to these staff members who are retiring:
Eva Kaplan (3rd Grade Teacher): Ms. Kaplan has touched the lives of children at Fairview ES and FCPS for 16 years.
Sherry Parker (Kindergarten Instructional Assistant): Ms. Parker has warmly welcomed kindergarten students at Fairview ES for 16 years and has served 17 years in FCPS.
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Volunteers Needed for Cafeteria Positive Behavior Initiative
Fairview is starting an incentive program where classes earn points during lunch for following cafeteria expectations and cleaning up their areas. Winning classes will receive popcorn! Please use this Sign Up Genius if you would like to volunteer to help with popcorn distribution on May 2 and/or June 6.
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Parent Feedback Form for 2022-2023 School Year
Planning is underway for the 2022-2023 school year! To assist in this process, we would like to give you the opportunity to provide some information about your child. Your child’s current teachers work as a grade level team in collaboration with specialists to prepare class assignments for the next school year. Please share characteristics about your child’s learning style or the learning environment in which they learn best. We ask that you do not list a teacher’s name as staffing changes each year and we will not be able to honor those requests.
A purple form was sent home in your child’s Wednesday Folder on 4/13 if there is anything you would like to share for consideration. The form can also be accessed here. The deadline to return the form to the office is Friday, April 29 at COB.
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Water Bottle Reminder
We are still unable to allow students to drink directly from water fountains at school. Students are allowed to use drinking fountains and bottle filling stations to refill water bottles. Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle labeled with their name daily.
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Ukraine
We recognize that the situation in Ukraine may have a significant personal impact on some of our Fairview families and staff. Please reach out to administration, counselors, MaryAnn Barry, or Justin Nielsen, our Psychologist, Alyssa Verastagui, or our Social Worker, Becky Henry if there is any way that we can support you and your family.
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Previous Fairview Announcements
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